Interlaken travel guide
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You're Going to Love Interlaken
With a population of 5 067, Interlaken is a must-see destination in Bern, Switzerland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Interlaken has to offer.
When to visit Interlaken
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Interlaken in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -4 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 145 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Interlaken, with an average rainfall of 75 mm.
How to Get to Interlaken
Plane
Although Interlaken doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Basel All airports (EAP), which is located 99 km from Interlaken. Zurich Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Etihad Airways, flynas and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates. The shortest flight to Interlaken from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 9h 45m.
Train
ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Interlaken, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Interlaken to Geneva takes 2h 41m and costs around AED 195 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about AED 202 for a 3h 17m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Interlaken Ost is the busiest station in Interlaken. Another popular train station is Interlaken Interlaken West, located 1.0 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Interlaken is to pick up a car hire from Geneva, which is about 142 km from Interlaken. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Hertz, among others, in Geneva.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Interlaken, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and ALSA. From Basel, the bus ride to Interlaken takes 97 km and will cost you around AED 29. From Stuttgart, the ticket costs about AED 55 for a journey of 290 km.
Airlines serving Interlaken
Where to stay in Interlaken
Average rates range from around AED 761 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,621 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Youth Hostel Interlaken and Post Hardermannli.
Where to stay in popular areas of Interlaken
Most booked hotels in Interlaken
Hiring a car in Interlaken
Hiring a car in Interlaken costs AED 170 per day, on average, or AED 509 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 44% cheaper than airport locations in Interlaken.
Expect to pay AED 7.53 per litre in Interlaken (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 90.34 and AED 120.45. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Interlaken, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.